Octopus Newsroom’s real-time collaboration capabilities are designed to streamline newsroom communication, decision-making, and coordination, bringing editorial conversations closer to the production flow. Here’s how it works:
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Enables ingesting news tips, media, and updates from field reporters or audience contributors.
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Especially useful for UGC (user-generated content) monitoring.
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Can be linked to a newsroom WhatsApp number, with media routed directly into Octopus assignments or planning lists.
Slack
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Slack channels or direct messages can feed into editorial planning.
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Editors can track conversations about breaking stories or updates from remote bureaus.
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Makes internal collaboration smoother, especially in hybrid newsrooms.
Microsoft Teams
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Integrates group chats and shared files.
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Supports seamless collaboration between editorial teams using Teams as their primary communication tool.
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Newsroom-wide coordination becomes easier during live events or developing stories.
These integrations are part of Octopus 12‘s capabilities, which include a web-based interface for real-time collaboration, allowing access to essential features from any device and enhancing remote news production efficiency.
Why It Matters?
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Cuts down duplication—journalists no longer need to copy/paste or switch tools.
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Speeds up story creation—source material and team input flow straight into the newsroom system.
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Boosts transparency—conversations can be tracked and referenced in one place.